Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an experienced Source Selection and Acquisition Strategy Specialist to provide senior-level acquisition planning, source selection, and procurement strategy support to U.S. Space Force organizations.

In this role, you will support Government contracting officers and program leadership in developing and evaluating acquisition strategies, analyzing complex procurement requirements, and recommending effective source selection and negotiation approaches. You will apply Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, assess acquisition alternatives, and develop actionable recommendations that address cost, schedule, performance, and contracting risks. This position plays a key role in supporting compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned Government acquisitions throughout the procurement life cycle.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and recommend acquisition strategies aligned with program objectives, mission requirements, Federal acquisition regulations, and Government procurement policies.
Provide source selection and acquisition strategy support throughout the procurement life cycle, including requirements development, acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
Analyze complex acquisition requirements and apply analytical and evaluative techniques to develop innovative, effective, and efficient procurement approaches.
Advise Government contracting officers on procurement methods, solicitation structures, contract types, competition strategies, and acquisition risks.
Apply FAR Parts 8.4, 12, 13, 15, and 16.505 to support acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection, and task and delivery order competitions.
Develop and evaluate negotiation strategies for complex procurement actions, including sole-source acquisitions and negotiations involving cost, delivery schedules, performance requirements, and contractual terms.
Recommend approaches to resolve negotiation challenges, reduce costs, adjust delivery schedules, improve contractual terms, and achieve favorable acquisition outcomes.
Evaluate acquisition alternatives, market research, contractor capabilities, procurement methods, and cost and schedule considerations to inform Government acquisition decisions.
Develop and review acquisition plans, source selection documentation, evaluation criteria, solicitation materials, negotiation objectives, and supporting award documentation.
Support source selection processes that promote fairness, consistency, appropriate competition, and compliance with applicable acquisition requirements.
Analyze technical, financial, schedule, performance, and contractual information to identify procurement risks, capability gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with Government contracting officers, program managers, technical subject-matter experts, legal counsel, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to coordinate acquisition strategies and resolve procurement challenges.
Prepare executive-level briefings, decision memoranda, reports, and recommendations communicating acquisition alternatives, negotiation considerations, and procurement risks.
Review acquisition documentation for accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with program objectives.
Monitor changes in acquisition regulations, policies, and procurement requirements to assess potential impacts on acquisition strategies and program execution.
Independently manage complex acquisition support assignments and provide timely, well-supported recommendations to Government leadership.